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L50 JOD

1998 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 JOD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 53,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension pipes to actuators corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight washers inoperative

Fail 27 Sep 2018 53,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight washers inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,107 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,342 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,128 miles

under vechicle components slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,381 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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L50 JOD is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L50 JOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L50 JOD is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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